Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 3

Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. C categorical doctrine comparing scripture with scripture e exegesis studying the original language in grammar, syntax, and translation. Ephesians contains only one personal reference, to tychicus 6. By definition, a servant is one who acts on the commands of others, who. Paul was literally, and often, a prisoner for the cause of christ acts 26. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Chapter introduction context from ephesians 1 and 2 the apostle paul reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Aug 23, 2012 date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome.

Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. Outline chapter 3 continues the theme of our positional relocation from spiritual death to spiritual life in christ. Ephesians 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. It is interesting to note and observe that while the new testament often refers to the church, it does not speak of going to church in the way we. Paul meets with the ephesians elders at miletus fall of 56 a. Ephesians 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed. Ephesians chapter 3 free online bible study lessons.

The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. The second part of this chapter emphasizes pauls prayer for spiritual strength, and ends the first half of his letter ephesians 3. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. Many of the same expressions occur in the epistle as in pauls address to the ephesian elders. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Which doctrine he was made a minister, that he might declare the unsearchable riches of christ, and make known to principalities and powers this eternal purpose of god, 712. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.

Studies notes for ephesians ephesians 3click here to download the pdf file. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. It includes 42 greek words that are not found in any other new testament book. Jesus saving work was part of redeeming a fallen creation for god. Ephesians chapter 3 reveals to us the mystery that was kept secret since the beginning of time. Read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. Ephesians 1 is a beautiful introduction to how we have received every spiritual blessing in christ jesus. Author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1.

Ephesians 3, new international version niv the bible app. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians, ephesians 3. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus.

Robert mclaughlin bible ministries introduction to the book of ephesians. Ephesians 3 20, i believe that knowing that we have the power with in us that when we ask god for something no matter what it is and he do it for us, then as a born again believer with the holy spirit dwelling in us that we should not call it a miracle, it should be expected. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 320, i believe that knowing that we have the power with in us that when we ask god for something no matter what it is and he do it for us, then as a born again believer with the holy spirit dwelling in us that we should not call it a miracle, it should.

Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015 introduction. Introduction to the book of ephesians robert mclaughlin. Ephesians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. These study questions are free to use, alter and duplicate for a bible study. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. I asked and you voted, so welcome to the study of ephesians. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by.

David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church the. Wednesday, may 19, 2010 i isagogics the historical background. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. As if that wasnt enough, we learn about the deepest riches of gods loving grace. Introduction to the book of ephesians learn the bible. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. The majestic chapters of ephesians emphasize the unity in the church of christ that has. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. When i think of all this, i fall to my knees and pray to the father. Paul, a prisoner for the testimony of jesus, declares his knowledge of what had been a mystery from all ages, that the gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body with the jews, 16. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels.

Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.